Lynch Aluminum MFG CO. - Cleaning your gutters

Normal Weathering

Exposure to sunlight and extremes of the weather and atmosphere will cause any color or painted surface gradually to fade, chalk, or suffer an accumulation of surface dirt or stains. The severity of any of these conditions depends upon the geographical location of your home, the cleanliness of the air in your neighborhood and many other local influences over which we have no control.

The finish is formulated to chalk in a controlled manner by releasing over time powdery microscopic particles of pigment. This is a self-cleaning feature, as surface dirt often is loosened along with the powder and is washed off by rainfall. Powder on places not reached by rainfall can be washed off with a garden hose. A sufficient thickness is applied to allow for normal chalking without detracting from the long life of the finish.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR SOLVENT TYPE CLEANERS OR PAINT REMOVER FOR CLEANING. THESE MATERIALS MAY SOFTEN OR ACTUALLY REMOVE THE PAINT FINISH. AVOID SKIN CONTACT OR GETTING THE CLEANER IN EYES. AVOID CONTACT WITH SHRUBBERY. ALWAYS TEST ANY CLEANER ON AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA BEFORE FULL USE.

In some locals, mildew may be a problem. It appears as black spots occurring on the surface dirt and is usually the first detected in area not subjected to rainfall, such as under eaves and porch enclosures.

We occasionally get requests for a cleaner to use on aluminum. We recommend first using ordinary non-abrasive household detergents diluted as one third cup per gallon of water. Apply with a rag or sponge or soft bristle brush with a gentle rubbing action. In some cases where mildew (black spots on the surface) may be a problem, we have the following recipe:

1/3 cup detergent (example - Tide) - 1 quart Clorox - 2/3 cup Soilax - 3 quarts water

CAUTION: GREATER CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PAINT FINISH.

We are asked occasionally for information on commercially available cleaners to use in cleaning dirt stained rainware. Well, we're happy to say that we have come up with four. Note that the address and phone numbers are included in case these products are not available in your area:

1: Zep-A-Lume-Zep MFG. Co., 15708 Industrial Pkwy, Cleveland, Oh. 44135, 216.267.2262

2: Rejuven 8-Gaurdian Co., Inc., 3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland, Oh. 44114, 216.391.2262

3: Spray 9-Knight Corporations, 251 N. Comrie Ave, Johnstown, Ny. 12095, 518.762.4591

4: Motsenbockers Lift-Off, P.O. Box 90947 San Diego, Ca. 92109, 619.518.0222

Care must be taken while using the above products. Please read directions for use and clean-up of product, if spilled. Test area to check if damage will result from use of above cleaners. Lynch Aluminum disclaims and liability for damage or injury incurred directly or indirectly from use of these products.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR SOLVENT TYPE CLEANERS OR PAINT REMOVER FOR CLEANING. THESE MATERIALS MAY SOFTEN OR ACTUALLY REMOVE THE PAINT FINISH. AVOID SKIN CONTACT OR GETTING THE CLEANER IN EYES. ALWAYS TEST ANY CLEANER ON AN INCONSPICUOUS AREA BEFORE FULL USE.

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